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American Horror Story

  • TV Series
  • 2011–
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
364K
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American Horror Story (2011)
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
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An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

  • Creators
    • Brad Falchuk
    • Ryan Murphy
    • Halley Feiffer
  • Stars
    • Lady Gaga
    • Kathy Bates
    • Angela Bassett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    364K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    72
    11
    • Creators
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Halley Feiffer
    • Stars
      • Lady Gaga
      • Kathy Bates
      • Angela Bassett
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 236Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 17 Primetime Emmys
      • 132 wins & 413 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos297

    American Horror Story: The Coven Confronts Michael Langdon - Clip
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    American Horror Story: The Coven Confronts Michael Langdon - Clip
    American Horror Story: Asylum: Lana Arrives at Briarcliff Manor - Clip
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    American Horror Story: Asylum: Lana Arrives at Briarcliff Manor - Clip
    American Horror Story: Asylum: Lana Arrives at Briarcliff Manor - Clip
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    American Horror Story: Asylum: Lana Arrives at Briarcliff Manor - Clip
    Clip - Zoe Meets the Coven
    Clip 2:32
    Clip - Zoe Meets the Coven
    Clip - Lana is Captured by Dr. Thredson
    Clip 2:05
    Clip - Lana is Captured by Dr. Thredson
    All About Alexander Dreymon
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    All About Alexander Dreymon
    The Rise of Evan Peters
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    The Rise of Evan Peters

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    Top Cast99+

    Lady Gaga
    Lady Gaga
    • The Countess…
    • 2015–2016
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Madame Delphine LaLaurie…
    • 2013–2018
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Marie Laveau…
    • 2013–2018
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • James March…
    • 2011–2026
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Cordelia Goode…
    • 2011–2026
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Spalding…
    • 2011–2024
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Madison Montgomery…
    • 2013–2026
    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Constance Langdon…
    • 2011–2026
    Lily Rabe
    Lily Rabe
    • Misty Day…
    • 2011–2021
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Myrtle Snow…
    • 2011–2026
    Leslie Grossman
    Leslie Grossman
    • Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt…
    • 2017–2026
    Billie Lourd
    Billie Lourd
    • Winter Anderson…
    • 2017–2026
    Cheyenne Jackson
    Cheyenne Jackson
    • Will Drake…
    • 2015–2018
    Adina Porter
    Adina Porter
    • Lee Harris…
    • 2011–2021
    Taissa Farmiga
    Taissa Farmiga
    • Zoe Benson…
    • 2011–2018
    Finn Wittrock
    Finn Wittrock
    • Dandy Mott…
    • 2014–2021
    Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe
    • Queenie…
    • 2013–2026
    Zachary Quinto
    Zachary Quinto
    • Dr. Oliver Thredson…
    • 2011–2023
    • Creators
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Halley Feiffer
    • All cast & crew
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    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Body Horror
    Manuela Velasco in REC (2007)
    Found Footage Horror
    Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out (2017)
    Psychological Horror
    Roger L. Jackson in Scream (1996)
    Slasher Horror
    Daveigh Chase in The Ring (2002)
    Supernatural Horror
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
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    Sci-Fi
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sarah Paulson's reporter walk-through scene in "Asylum" was pulled directly from actual footage of Bill Baldini's exposé piece on Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, Pennsylvania. Baldini's work led to the closure of Pennhurst and the release of all of its patients. Pennhurst is now the location of a seasonal haunted house and has been featured on numerous shows, due to the reported extreme paranormal activity in Pennhurst's buildings.
    • Goofs
      Frances Conroy ("Old" Moira O'Hara) is right-eye dominant. Many times you can see that she, as Moira, is focusing on the object she's looking at using her "blind" right eye instead of her left eye.
    • Quotes
      • Cordelia Foxx: In the absence of the council, as reigning Supreme of this coven, I hereby decree... for the murders of our sister witch, Cecily Pembroke and our college, Quentin Fleming... you... Myrtle Snow, are hereby sentenced to death by fire.
      • Myrtle Snow: Delia, my sweet daughter, I have never been more proud.
      • Cordelia Foxx: Any last words?
      • Myrtle Snow: Only one. BALENCIAGA!
    • Connections
      Featured in The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      American Horror Story Theme
      (uncredited)
      Written by Cesar Davila-Irizarry and Charlie Clouser

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 5, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Horror Story: Asylum
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA(season 3 & 4)
    • Production companies
      • FX Network
      • Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
      • Ryan Murphy Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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